Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $22,100 transferred to capital fund

City moves $22,100 from operating funds to capital improvement projects in fiscal year 2016.

WITHDRAWN CONSENT ITEM 14. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, by transferring $8,000.00 from Council PIC Funds-District #1, $40,000.00 from Council PIC Funds-District #6, and

Budget amendment: $13,063 reallocated from AHSAA wrestling and Crossplex

City redirects $13,063 from athletic and fair-related programs to other general fund priorities. This affects how public dollars support recreation and community events.

General Fund transfers $12,681 to capital improvements

Council shifts money from operating budget to fund capital projects. No direct impact on resident services or property taxes in this amendment alone.

Reimburse April Odom $2,626 in communications office expenses

Mayor's Communications Director receives reimbursement for approved business expenses from January 19. Routine expense claim processed through general fund.

City sets aside $165K for VA Clinic economic incentive

Council is committing tax revenue to support operations or expansion of a veterans' health facility. The incentive decision shapes what medical services remain available to local veterans.

General Fund transfers $123,500 to Capital Improvements

Redirects money from operating budget to fund capital projects like infrastructure or equipment repairs. Part of routine budget adjustments to match spending to priorities.

Council awards $119.5K roofing contract to Standard Roofing

Legion Field Sports Medicine Building gets a new roof. This $119,544 project keeps the facility operational for athletes and medical staff.

Council approves itemized employee expense accounts

City employees' travel, meal, and other reimbursable expenses are submitted for public review and council approval, ensuring transparent spending of tax dollars on staff operations.

City approves Taser body camera accessories from sole vendor

Police body camera equipment keeps footage secure and accessible. Taser supplies are sole-source compatible with existing camera systems used by Birmingham police.

$1.2M federal grant funds multifamily housing in Pratt City

Federal disaster recovery funds will support new or improved apartment housing in Pratt City. This expands affordable rental options in the neighborhood.

City pays AT&T $93,450 for cybersecurity policy development

City invests in information security practices to protect resident data and city systems. Sole-source contract with AT&T, no competitive bidding.

City reimburses $273.06 for economic development trip

Andrew Mayo's travel expenses to Mobile, Alabama (Dec. 3–4, 2015) are reimbursed from city funds. Routine approval of employee expense claims ensures accountability for public spending.

Budget amendment: $123.5K set aside for capital improvements

Council redirects $123,500 from general operations to capital projects, funding infrastructure upgrades or repairs citywide.

Council approves $2,391 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Public funds reimburse Councilor Parker's November 2015 trip to a National League conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

City reimburses director $1,593 for Mexico City trip

Council approves travel expense reimbursement for Economic Development Director's October 2015 attendance at an international organization meeting in Mexico City.

Budget: City allocates $9,109 to Florentine Building

City commits $9,109 in sales tax revenue to Florentine Building, LLC for the 2016 fiscal year budget.

WITHDRAWN ITEM 61. An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET” by appropriating $291,536.50 to Festival Center, LLC and $62,500.00 to Ludington Lane, said funding source being additional sales tax received. (Submitted by the Mayor a

City funds $299.95 calling service for Airport Highland neighborhood meetings

Spending enables Airport Highland Neighborhood Association to notify residents of community meetings via phone calls, supporting local civic engagement.

General Fund budget amended: $291.5K to Festival Center, LLC

City redirects $291,536.50 from the general fund to Festival Center, LLC and $62,500 to Ludington Lane projects. Use of discretionary funds from city operations budget.